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Besken Family History

Besken Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Beske, Becken, Belken, Berken, Berke, Bester, Bergen, Westen, Bessent

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Where is the Besken family from?

You can see how Besken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Besken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Besken family living in Kansas. This was about 25% of all the recorded Besken's in USA. Kansas and 3 other states had the highest population of Besken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Besken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Besken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Besken census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 44 immigration records available for the last name Besken. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Besken. For the veterans among your Besken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Besken lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Besken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Besken in 1969 was 77, and 71 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Besken ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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